Cost of living comparison
compared to
Hoi An vs. Hanoi Cost of Living Summary
Hoi An is 8.6% cheaper than Hanoi.
- Restaurants
-
pay 3.5% more in Hoi An
- Groceries
-
pay 4.7% less in Hoi An
- Transportation
-
pay 12.5% less in Hoi An
- Housing
-
pay 2.8% more in Hoi An
- Childcare
-
pay 5.5% less in Hoi An
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 15.6% less in Hoi An
- Clothing
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pay 28.4% less in Hoi An
The cost of restaurants and housing in Hoi An are more expensive than in Hanoi. Expenses including clothing, entertainment and sports, transportation, childcare, and groceries are lower in Hoi An.
Hoi An vs. Hanoi Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Hoi An instead of Hanoi, you would:
pay 3.5% more for restaurants
|
Hanoi
|
Hoi An
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$1.89
₫49,329
|
$1.70
₫44,396
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.32
₫112K
|
$3.79
₫98,658
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.47
₫12,332
|
$0.54
₫13,979
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.25
₫6,405
|
$0.30
₫7,870
|
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pay 4.7% less for groceries
|
Hanoi
|
Hoi An
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.91
₫23,583
|
$0.91
₫23,678
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.95
₫129K
|
$6.16
₫160K
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.27
₫137K
|
$5.28
₫138K
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.51
₫39,258
|
$1.43
₫37,227
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.59
₫41,377
|
$1.70
₫44,303
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.44
₫37,381
|
$1.17
₫30,580
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.47
₫12,245
|
$0.40
₫10,442
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.66
₫17,212
|
$0.43
₫11,188
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.50
₫13,018
|
$0.48
₫12,381
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.44
₫11,507
|
$0.50
₫13,146
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.46
₫12,008
|
$0.37
₫9,696
|
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pay 12.5% less for transportation
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Hanoi
|
Hoi An
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.20
₫83,462
|
$3.23
₫84,217
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$7.58
₫197K
|
$3.79
₫98,658
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$37,880.00
₫987M
|
$32,220.42
₫839M
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$5.61
₫146K
|
$6.40
₫167K
|
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pay 2.8% more for housing
|
Hanoi
|
Hoi An
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$8.67
₫226K
|
$7.58
₫197K
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$348.52
₫9M
|
$391.43
₫10M
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$258.44
₫7M
|
$333.34
₫9M
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$56.25
₫1M
|
$46.35
₫1M
|
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pay 5.5% less for childcare
|
Hanoi
|
Hoi An
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$231.49
₫6M
|
$151.52
₫4M
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$11,784.89
₫307M
|
$14,558.55
₫379M
|
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pay 15.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
Hanoi
|
Hoi An
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$0.95
₫24,665
|
$1.14
₫29,598
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.79
₫46,678
|
$1.56
₫40,648
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.33
₫34,530
|
$1.14
₫29,598
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$27.93
₫727K
|
$15.15
₫395K
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.79
₫98,658
|
$2.84
₫73,994
|
|
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pay 28.4% less for clothing
|
Hanoi
|
Hoi An
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$41.82
₫1M
|
$22.73
₫592K
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$22.94
₫597K
|
$15.15
₫395K
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$86.52
₫2M
|
$53.03
₫1M
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$72.39
₫2M
|
$75.76
₫2M
|
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